In order to effectively carry out its
mission, the Corporation requires the members of its Board of Directors and its
Officers to conduct themselves and carry out their duties in good faith and
with honesty, integrity, due diligence and reasonable competence. Directors and
Officers agree to abide, in all respects, with this Code of Conduct and all
other documents, rules and regulations that govern the Corporation including
but not limited to the Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws
as well as all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Directors and Officers must act at all times
in the best interests of the Corporation and not for personal or third-party
gain or financial enrichment. The Corporation will be exempt from taxation
under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(6).
Directors and Officers shall:
Perform
their assigned duties for the Corporation in a professional and timely manner
pursuant to the Board's direction and oversight.
Provide
goods or services to the Corporation as a paid vendor only after full
disclosure to, and advance approval by the Board, and pursuant to any related
procedures adopted by the Board.
Exercise
proper authority and good judgment in their dealings with the Corporation's
suppliers and the general public.
Not
abuse their position by improperly using it or the Corporation's services,
equipment, resources, or property for their personal or third-party gain or
pleasure and shall not represent to third parties that their authority as a Board
member or Officer extends any further than that which it actually extends.
Not
participate or intervene (including publication or distribution of statements)
in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for
public office on behalf of the Corporation or when acting in their official
capacity including using their affiliation with the Corporation in such a way
as to suggest or imply that the Corporation supports a particular candidate or
party.
Not
speak on behalf of the Corporation or its Board unless specifically authorized
by the Board or the Corporation's By-laws.
Maintain
the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the Corporation and any
other information of a confidential nature acquired by them as a consequence of
the Director's and Officer’s service, unless expressly authorized or legally
mandated. Whenever feasible, they will consult the President prior to making
any disclosure they believe is legally required.
